Print Nalab 1 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, posters, packaging, greeting cards, craft branding, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, handmade, handmade warmth, approachability, casual readability, playful voice, rounded, loopy, soft, bouncy, quirky.
A lively handwritten print with rounded, open forms and subtly uneven stroke behavior that keeps a consistent rhythm while preserving a drawn-by-hand feel. Terminals are mostly soft and blunted, curves dominate the construction, and straight strokes show gentle wobble rather than rigid geometry. Proportions vary slightly from glyph to glyph, with buoyant bowls and occasional narrow joins, giving the alphabet an informal, organic color. Numerals follow the same relaxed, rounded logic and sit comfortably alongside the letters.
Well-suited to short to medium-length text where an informal, friendly personality is desirable—such as children’s materials, playful packaging, casual posters, invitations, and greeting cards. It also works nicely for headings, pull quotes, and branding that aims for an approachable, handmade character.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a whimsical, storybook charm. Its irregularities read as intentional and human, suggesting spontaneity and a lighthearted voice rather than formality.
Designed to emulate casual marker or pen lettering with a consistent but intentionally imperfect draw, balancing legibility with a cheerful, handcrafted personality.
Counters tend to be generous and shapes stay open, helping the font remain readable despite its playful irregularity. The texture is lightly animated across lines of text, creating a personable, handcrafted presence without looking messy.